The Vietnamese giant muntjac, scientifically known as Muntiacus vuquangensis, is a species of muntjac. It is the largest muntjac species in the world and was discovered in Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam and central Laos in 1994. The giant muntjac is a solitary animal with timid habits. It mostly forages at night or in the early morning. When frightened, it can make extremely loud dog-like barking sounds. Due to the local agricultural slash-and-burn farming and hunting, the giant muntjac is regarded as a threat. It is also preyed on by animals such as tigers and leopards. This animal is most closely related to the red muntjac.
Listed in the 2008 list of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) ver 3.1-Endangered (EN).
Listed in Appendix I, Appendix II and Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 2019 edition Appendix I.
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